Chain Distribution

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Chain Distribution in FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Employer Chain Distribution Report ID 20221110320
Address 6800 Snowden Road City, State ZIP FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76140
Event Date November 25, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 541614 Inspection # 1639713
GPS Coordinates 32.64000, -97.30000

Incident Narrative

On November 25, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., an employee was getting into a truck when he slipped and fell, resulting in a compound fracture to the left ankle.

Incident Summary

On November 25, 2022, a worker at Chain Distribution in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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